"Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Henry Cavill has won the coveted role of Superman, the iconic superhero.

The film will be directed by Zack Snyder, who stated, “In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen. I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield.”

Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Deborah Snyder are the producers of the film. The screenplay is being written by David S. Goyer based on a story by Goyer and Nolan. Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips are serving as executive producers.

Cavill recently wrapped production on “The Cold Light of Day” and stars in the upcoming “Immortals,” opening this fall.

Targeted for release in December 2012, the new Superman movie will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company."

I sure hope its better than the last snoozer, that one simply had no pop or sizzle. It felt more like a big money made for tv movie, than a big screen blockbuster.

My big beef with superhero flicks right now though, is the new Batman... Catwoman? reeeaaalllyyy? are you kidding me? Nolan is FLAT OUT F**KING THIS ONE UP! he's totally robbing it of what made it cool in the first place... that it took the subject matter seriously, not treating it like camp.

My big beef with superhero flicks right now though, is the new Batman... Catwoman? reeeaaalllyyy? are you kidding me? Nolan is FLAT OUT F**KING THIS ONE UP! he's totally robbing it of what made it cool in the first place... that it took the subject matter seriously, not treating it like camp.

I sure hope its better than the last snoozer, that one simply had no pop or sizzle. It felt more like a big money made for tv movie, than a big screen blockbuster.

My big beef with superhero flicks right now though, is the new Batman... Catwoman? reeeaaalllyyy? are you kidding me? Nolan is FLAT OUT F**KING THIS ONE UP! he's totally robbing it of what made it cool in the first place... that it took the subject matter seriously, not treating it like camp.